Hawaii Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Hawaii Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day Exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Exam Fee: | $500 |
The Hawaii Bar Exam is a 2-day examination. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute MEE (Multistate Essay Exam) essay questions, then two 90-minute MPT (Multistate Performance Test) questions, a Legal Ethics Examination, and finally a half-hour multiple-choice exam (15 questions). Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam, where 100 questions are offered in the AM, and another 100 -- in the PM.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Agency, Commercial Paper (Negotiable Instruments), Conflict of Laws, Corporations, Decedents’ Estates, Family Law, Federal Civil Procedure, Partnerships, Sales, Secured Transactions, Trusts & Future Interests, HI Rules of Professional Conduct, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 85 on the MPRE within two years prior or one year after the bar exam is required for admission.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
Day 1 and Day 2 scores are each weighted 50% and combined to determine if a passing score was achieved. A score of 134 (on a 200 point scale) is passing.
When are the results released?
Results are usually released in early May for the February exam and in early October for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Hawaii does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.
What about reciprocity across states?
Hawaii does not provide for admission on motion; examination is required of all applicants.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Hawaii Board of Bar Examiners website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.courts.state.hi.us/
Tel: (808) 539-4977
